Reliquary - .900 silver - 1800-1850 - S.S Crucis D.N.J.C.

Subject: Reliquary of the Holy Cross of our Lord Jesus

Composition: Silver 0.900

Origin: Italy, private collection

Period: First half of the 19th century

Rare and valuable Passion of Christ pendant reliquary made of rock crystal and solid silver, dating from the first half of the 19th century, containing a fragment of Our Lord Jesus Christ's Holy Cross.
The reliquary is sealed with its own Episcopal wax seal.

From the Most Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

A wooden fragment traditionally identified as part of the cross on which Jesus of Nazareth was crucified. Considered the most sacred among Christian relics, this fragment holds powerful symbolic value: The Holy Cross represents the culmination of the mystery of the Passion, Redemption, and the salvific sacrifice of Christ for humanity.
Object of pilgrimage, contention, and veneration for centuries, today it stands as tangible testimony of one of the most decisive events of Western civilization as a whole, having been the object of extraordinary devotion since antiquity. It is kept with the utmost reverence as a tangible sign of the supreme act of divine love.

The Cross is the universal symbol of the Christian faith, representing martyrdom, sacrifice, and victory over sin and death. The relic embodies the Redemption of humanity, and each fragment is considered a channel of spiritual grace, a source of comfort and protection for those who trust in it.
Venerating a fragment of the Holy Cross means spiritually participating in Christ's sacrifice, calling for strength in tribulations, unwavering faith, and eternal hope.

Measurements: 9 x 8 x 0.5 cm

This object is offered for its decorative, historical, and cultural qualities. Some elements of the reliquary may have been modified or restored over time, and the authenticity of any relics it contains cannot be guaranteed.


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